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Shrine: O.1-1863

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Portable shrine of the Bodhisattva Manjusri, made from lacquered wood, with gilt interior and gilt metal hinges and carrying loop. Oval cylindrical with two hinged doors.
Inside there is a carved wooden figure of Monju Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva Manjusri) sitting on a lion.

Notes

History note: Bought from the Temple at the British Embassy Jedo, Japan

Legal notes

Given by the Rev. E. R. Colby

Measurements and weight

Width: 5.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1863-05-12) by Colby, E. R., Rev

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1600 : 17th century or later

Components of the work

Hinges composed of gilt metal
Interior composed of gilt
Excluding Loop Height 9.7 cm

Materials used in production

Wood
Lacquer

Techniques used in production

Gilding
Lacquering

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'Yeddo, Dec, 28/60'
  • Location: Inside left door
  • Method of creation: Scratched
  • Type: Inscription

Inscription present: almost illegible

  • Text: 'Dec 28/60'
  • Location: Top of back
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1-1863
Primary reference Number: 204591
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Audit data

Created: Friday 17 July 2015 Updated: Monday 11 January 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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